County commissioners voted 5-0 Tuesday to adopt an ordinance that allows commercial and industrial builders to defer payment of impact fees that total in excess of $25,000 for up to three years. ...more

November 11, 2009

To attract new business and industry to Hernando County, the first priority is determining where to put them and then move forward in getting the infrastructure in place, Engineer Nick Nicholson said Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

Removing the glut of foreclosed, abandoned and unsellable homes from the market is key in reinvigorating the local economy, business and economic development committee members said Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

Committee brainstorms ways to attract industry. ...more

March 18, 2009

Fierce competition for business recruitment prompted members of a standing committee Tuesday to recommend the county set aside $500,000 to help retain and attract industry. ...more

March 18, 2009

Fierce competition for business recruitment prompted members of a standing committee Tuesday to recommend the county set aside $500,000 to help retain and attract industry. ...more

March 17, 2009

A plan to streamline Hernando County government will go before county commissioners Tuesday. ...more

January 23, 2009

The city of Brooksville has created a new position charged with attracting new businesses and ensuring the city stays friendly to the industry that has already set up shop here. ...more

January 22, 2009

The gap between Hernando County's unemployment rate and that of the state's worst-ranked county isn't what it used to be. ...more

December 20, 2008

County Commissioner Rose Rocco said it is vital Hernando County gain a reputation of being a "business-friendly community." ...more

October 23, 2008